Expats in russia don’t earn more but get substantial relocation packages

The myth that expats in Russia earn more than native professionals is not true, according to a new survey. By expats win in terms of the relocation packages they often receive when moving.

There is almost no disparity in incomes, according to the salary survey carried out by leading newspaper the Moscow Times.

What distorts the numbers, however, is the accompanying package that expats often receive when they are relocated to Russia. In many cases, these are very generous in terms of housing allowances, flights home, a personal driver and schooling for children. In most cases, the extras cost significantly more than the expat’s salary.

Foreign assignments vary in length, but it is usually in the range of three to four years, the survey also found.

Source: ExpatForum.com